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AFFiNE vs AppFlowy

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AFFiNE compared with AppFlowy
DetailAFFiNEAppFlowy
What it doesOpen-source knowledge base combining docs, whiteboards, databases, and AI in one local-first workspace Self-hosted AI Workspace for Enterprise Teams
StageGrowing Not given
Founded2022 Not given
Based inSG Not given
Pricing modelfreemium freemium
PricingFree forever with 10 GB cloud storage and up to 3 members per workspace. Pro at $6.75/month with 100 GB storage and up to 10 members. Team at $10/seat/month for unlimited team members. Believer Plan one-time purchase of $499.99 for lifetime Pro access. Self-hosting available with MIT-licensed editor Free plan with 1 workspace up to 2 members, 5GB storage and 10 AI responses. Pro plan at $10-$12.50 per user per month (billed annually or monthly) with unlimited storage, up to 50 members, unlimited AI responses. Additional AI MAX add-on at $8/month and Vault Workspace at $6/month.
Key features
  • Document and note editing with blocks
  • Whiteboard and visual canvas
  • Database and table management
  • Desktop and mobile apps
  • Self-hosting and Docker support
  • AI Search
  • Rich-text editor with 40+ content types
  • Multiple database views
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Self-hosted deployment
  • AI Meeting Notes
  • Offline-first workspace
  • SAML & OIDC SSO integration
What makes it different
  • Open-source with MIT-licensed editor and source-available backend
  • Local-first design ensures full user data control
  • Unified workspace combining docs, whiteboards, and databases without tool switching
  • Serves as both Notion alternative and Confluence alternative
  • Complete data sovereignty with no vendor access to self-hosted instances
  • Local and on-premise AI processing without data transfer
  • Cross-platform availability with seamless synchronization
  • Migration support from competing tools without data loss
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)72 no change since last check72 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2537
Citation Flow (Majestic)4650
Referring domains (Majestic)22434111

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